Meaning & Definition of Grate in English

1. A frame of iron bars to hold a fire

2. A harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

3. A barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

1. Furnish with a grate

• "A grated fireplace"

2. Gnaw into

• Make resentful or angry

• "The injustice rankled her"

• "His resentment festered"

3. Reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface

• "Grate carrots and onions"

• "Grate nutmeg"

4. Make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together

• "Grate one's teeth in anger"

5. Scratch repeatedly

• "The cat scraped at the armchair"